Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

Encino Hospital Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. It has a multi-disciplinary staff of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff, serving a diverse population with elements of urban and suburban medicine. The hospital offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services, consistently providing innovative and integrated healthcare. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Encino Hospital Medical Center offers opportunities to expand horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. The role is in a fast-paced work environment, serving an underserved community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required
ASCP certification, or equivalent, required within 18 Months of employment

Nice To Haves

One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results
Follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director
Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
Perform and document maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting
Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics
Ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies
May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics
Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures
Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director